As of December 31, 2023, how many affiliate-owned Auntie Annes outlets were located in Delaware?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Delaware | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISE INFORMATION (FDD pages 95–105)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Anne's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there was one affiliate-owned Auntie Anne's location in Delaware as of December 31, 2023. The table provided in Item 20 includes data about the number of outlets at the start and end of each year, outlets opened, reacquired, closed, and sold. This information helps prospective franchisees understand the brand's presence and changes in specific states over the past three years.
The table shows that in Delaware, for the year 2023, there was 1 outlet at the start of the year, no outlets opened, none were reacquired from a franchisee, none closed, and none were sold to a franchisee. Consequently, the number of outlets at the end of the year remained at 1. This indicates stability in the number of affiliate-owned locations in Delaware during that period.
For a prospective franchisee, this data offers insights into the stability and growth (or lack thereof) of Auntie Anne's in specific markets. It is important to note that while Delaware maintained a single affiliate-owned location, other states may have experienced different changes in outlet numbers. Reviewing these trends across various states can help a franchisee identify potential markets for expansion or areas where the brand may be facing challenges.